Make : MCI | Model : 102D3 | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19921001 - 19970304 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V053000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970930 | Date Received by ODI: 19970403 | Date Added to Database: 19970417 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3300 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 4-STROKE CYCLE ENGINES. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES HAVE OCCURRED AT OR NEAR THE WEBASTO DIESEL FUELED AUXILIARY HEATER. |
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Consequence:
PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR DUE TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
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Remedy:
MCI IS ASKING COACH OPERATORS TO DISABLE THE WEBASTO HEATER BY DISCONNECTING THE APPROPRIATE FUSES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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